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Mayor Ronnie Wright shakes hands with his predecessor, Bob Severns, after receiving the gavel and the key to the city.

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Gavel passed to new mayor

A large crowd filled the Council Chambers to support Oak Harbor’s new and old leaders on Tuesday.

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Beth Munns

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Beth Munns ends 16 years on Oak Harbor City Council

Munns is being replaced by Chris Wiegenstein, who won against Andy Plumlee.

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Oak Harbor welcomes new ‘gentle art’ academy

Mychal and Jorgi Cohen opened Bold Spirit, a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu academy.

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State representatives discuss school priorities

Advocacy for funds is imperative for Oak Harbor Public Schools to function efficiently.

John Callahan

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Port commissioner Callahan announces resignation

Callahan has resigned from his District 3 commissioner position, but not due to health concerns.

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Welcoming 2024 with some fun

Whidbey’s New Year’s Eve extended weekend offers 2023 one last chance of redemption.

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Navy fires VAQ-136 commanding officer

A commanding officer at NASWI was fired “due to a loss of confidence in his ability to command.”

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Service members to see pay, allowance increases

Service members will get the biggest pay raise in 20 years starting in January.

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Fee increases for county permits proposed

The community is invited to comment on proposed fees associated with land use and building permits.

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Yacht Club contract raises council eyebrows

The Oak Harbor City Council voted to approve a contract with the Yacht Club despite some concerns.

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Santa Claus brings joy to children with special needs

Island County Parent to Parent hosted its 8th annual Holiday Family Fun with Santa in Coupeville.

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Coupeville dean of students returns full-time

Tom Black was restored to working full-time as the dean of students of Coupeville schools.

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Meet fluffy ambassadors at the Christmas Village

Ever since the North Pole relocated to the Blue Fox, Santa has been living with some fuzzy critters.